About the role

The Forestville Early Learning Centre (ELC) is a purpose-built 60 place preschool, we provide a range of learning experiences for children aged between 3 and 5 years. This role would encompass working within the preschool program and supporting up to 20 preschool children for an After School Care Programme within the ELC.

This is a permanent full-time position, working Mon-Thurs 10:30am-6pm and Friday 7:55am-3:30pm term time only. No working during the school holidays, instead you will be on paid leave!

Duties include:

• Working with an ECT in the planning, implementing, documenting, evaluating, and delivering of a preschool program for 3 to 5-year-old children.
• Overseeing the after-school program for preschoolers in the afternoons
• Developing a positive and supportive relationship with children.
• Helping to maintain a safe, engaging and compliant environment.
• Establishing and maintaining good relationships with families and other team members

The successful candidate will have:

• Diploma Qualifications in Early Childhood Education (or 50% working towards).
• Current and valid Working with Children Check clearance.
• Have completed CHCPRT025 or previous - Identify & Respond to Children and Young People at Risk.
• Current First Aid and CPR Certificate
• Current Asthma and Anaphylaxis.
• Knowledge of the Education and Care National regulations and National Quality Framework.

Culture and Benefits

We know that changing roles is a big decision – so here is what we can offer you:

• Salary packaging – also known as salary sacrifice - means allocating a portion of your salary to pay certain expenses before income tax is calculated. So, on pay day you pay less income tax and have more money for the things that matter.
• A sign on bonus of $1,000 (conditions apply $250 on commencement and $750 at the end of probation)
• Access to training and learning opportunities.
• An Employee Assistance Program offering free and confidential counselling and support; as well as
• An additional paid leave day (CatholicCare Day) to be taken at the end of the year.

About us

At CatholicCare, we understand the importance of children getting off to a good start in happy, creative and supportive environments that provide opportunities for children to explore, make friends, build on their strengths and get any extra help they need to set them on a positive learning journey.

Our dedicated teams of educators embrace a child’s right to play and facilitate rich learning environments which are relevant, meaningful and full of possibilities, so children are safe, happy, healthy and included. We offer a range of services for children to suit their age and family preferences including early learning and care centres, out of school hours care, vacation care and family day care.

We are a safe, respectful, and inclusive employer. We welcome all applicants, regardless of their cultural background, gender, faith, or disability. Our organisation will accommodate any reasonable requests to support you to thrive during the recruitment process and beyond.

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